tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post5345870678134391737..comments2024-03-28T07:09:19.731-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: GAIL SHEPHERD INTERVIEW AND THE TRUE HISTORY OF LYNDIE B. HAWKINS GIVEAWAY ANDS IWSG POSTCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-56401336136636800412019-03-18T20:51:44.316-04:002019-03-18T20:51:44.316-04:00This interview really resonated with me--thank you...This interview really resonated with me--thank you Gail and Natalie! I especially appreciated Gail's insights into the marketing in the debut year and finding her balance with social media!Suzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-62611353193625724092019-03-11T18:10:20.446-04:002019-03-11T18:10:20.446-04:00I cannot wait to read this. I love what Gail said ...I cannot wait to read this. I love what Gail said about her old version not being her story to tell. So important. Thank you for the interview! And huge congrats to Gail. emilym.bailey@gmail.comEmily M. Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02165975709030618181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-30983809765974006522019-03-10T21:18:03.727-04:002019-03-10T21:18:03.727-04:00This sounds like an interesting story and I like t...This sounds like an interesting story and I like that it is set in 1985 (I love the 80s). :) Such an interesting interview with Gail. Wishing her all the best. Thanks for the chance to win a copy. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-36186519562316532022019-03-10T18:18:59.355-04:002019-03-10T18:18:59.355-04:00It sounds like an interesting story.It sounds like an interesting story.Jessy Yarrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955225449955682851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-79327278481263668752019-03-09T21:30:19.755-05:002019-03-09T21:30:19.755-05:00I love the idea of your story. Congratulations. Gr...I love the idea of your story. Congratulations. Great interview.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-76188515810354532232019-03-09T00:05:21.460-05:002019-03-09T00:05:21.460-05:00Congrats to Gail! Sounds like this book is a real ...Congrats to Gail! Sounds like this book is a real labour of love with all the work that's gone into it. Some interesting themes in there.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-79329557451400451202019-03-08T22:35:27.806-05:002019-03-08T22:35:27.806-05:00I think a complex villain is every bit as importan...I think a complex villain is every bit as important and a well rounded protagonist.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-6095141628220865502019-03-07T23:35:38.876-05:002019-03-07T23:35:38.876-05:00I'm all for complex antagonists, Natalie. Tha...I'm all for complex antagonists, Natalie. Thanks for posting Gail's interview. Her book sounds really interesting. Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-31312806479852825132019-03-07T23:35:31.149-05:002019-03-07T23:35:31.149-05:00Should be bad guy hahaha.Should be bad guy hahaha.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-3724888388918042062019-03-07T21:49:02.821-05:002019-03-07T21:49:02.821-05:00Fantastic interview! Thanks so much for sharing wi...Fantastic interview! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Can't wait to read this one! Congratulations! angelecolline at yahoo dot comAngie Quantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07474213906615736834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-65126956374431211182019-03-07T21:40:23.178-05:002019-03-07T21:40:23.178-05:00I like the author's advice on joining a club o...I like the author's advice on joining a club of others who are all having debut novels at the same time. Smart!<br /><br />tamara (dot) narayan (at) gmail (dot) comTamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16343966432075424106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78544676275192052392019-03-07T20:12:24.396-05:002019-03-07T20:12:24.396-05:00Another wonderful interview. Thanks for that. The ...Another wonderful interview. Thanks for that. The book sounds terrific and right up my alley.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-90821490692492164252019-03-07T19:35:09.057-05:002019-03-07T19:35:09.057-05:00Good point about the protagonist/antagonist POC. ...Good point about the protagonist/antagonist POC. Just because one doesn't 'lay out' all the things going on in the antagonist's head doesn't mean that they shouldn't be just as complex as the protagonist. Vincent Price said he played mainly 'bad guys' because 'all heroes are good in the same way, but the villains are evil in different ways.' Finding out why and how they are evil should be interesting.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217649175025066003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-63077093540520743292019-03-07T17:47:55.705-05:002019-03-07T17:47:55.705-05:00I primarily write in the mindset of the Protagonis...I primarily write in the mindset of the Protagonist, too, Natalie. Thanks for a great interview with Gail. Her book sounds intriguing. I tried to connect with her on facebook. I couldn't get the twitter link to work. I'll try again later. All best to both of you!Victoria Marie Leeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05294868315757138169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-3492081284420253592019-03-07T17:34:29.833-05:002019-03-07T17:34:29.833-05:00It seems like every blog I've visited only con...It seems like every blog I've visited only concentrates on the protagonists. The poor antagonists don't stand a chance to get their story out there.Chemist Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738272332470397248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-24686784743647159952019-03-07T15:33:38.099-05:002019-03-07T15:33:38.099-05:00I enjoyed reading the interview. The book sounds f...I enjoyed reading the interview. The book sounds for interesting. Congratulations on its publication.Debra Braniganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754157369221089207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-79565402256473317042019-03-07T13:36:29.112-05:002019-03-07T13:36:29.112-05:00I enjoyed the interview and can't wait to read...I enjoyed the interview and can't wait to read this book. I shared on tumblr: http://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/183294948982/gail-shepherd-interview-and-the-true-history-ofDanielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-40343596816728180972019-03-07T12:40:23.019-05:002019-03-07T12:40:23.019-05:00Enjoyed the interview. I want my characters to be...Enjoyed the interview. I want my characters to be complex too. Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-33404983282871627332019-03-07T11:08:55.168-05:002019-03-07T11:08:55.168-05:00Thanks, Natalie, for introducing me to Gail. I lov...Thanks, Natalie, for introducing me to Gail. I love the sound of this book. Isn't it fascinating how a story will stay with you for years before you ever get to finish it? Best wishes.<br /><br />Re: perspective. I prefer the hero's. A well-done villain is too creepy for me.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-51725137459580609472019-03-07T10:41:19.398-05:002019-03-07T10:41:19.398-05:00Your book sounds fascinating, Gail. I write from t...Your book sounds fascinating, Gail. I write from the protagonists POV, because it's easier to empathize with, but the villain needs his/her persona fleshed out also. BetWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00165844765653744328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-32269146290281848152019-03-07T10:33:29.282-05:002019-03-07T10:33:29.282-05:00Adding to my list, Gail! Thanks for this thoughtfu...Adding to my list, Gail! Thanks for this thoughtful and interesting interview, you two.Wendy Wahmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10757907919072633091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27857664455235253742019-03-07T09:10:38.528-05:002019-03-07T09:10:38.528-05:00I write from my POV, so I guess I'm the protag...I write from my POV, so I guess I'm the protagonist. Life can be the antagonist (and teacher).Lynn La Vitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946462373947759641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78377938413422508362019-03-07T08:54:54.387-05:002019-03-07T08:54:54.387-05:00Protagonist is easier to get close to.
Yeah, soci...Protagonist is easier to get close to.<br /><br />Yeah, social media sure can be an endless vortex to get sucked into.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-76335613402727893742019-03-07T08:05:57.889-05:002019-03-07T08:05:57.889-05:00As much as I like to get into my protag's head...As much as I like to get into my protag's head, it is so very important to get into the villain's head too. What makes them act the way they do. What motivates them. It might be a scary ride, but worth it! Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-55255116477778001082019-03-07T07:53:30.106-05:002019-03-07T07:53:30.106-05:00Lyndie sounds like a great character. Interesting ...Lyndie sounds like a great character. Interesting realities Gail faced in writing the story. Thanks for another intriguing interview. Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.com